Matthew Callahan

Matthew Callahan is a graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago and a current student at The Humanist Institute, where he intends to pursue a graduate degree in secular public policy. In addition, he is a freelance writer and consultant, and creator of Thinker Tinker Techie Spy (http://thinkertinkertechiespy.com), an online hub for disruptive thought, curated articles, and all things technology. Matthew lives in New York City with his wife, and their two wonderful MacBooks.

Hi Tim. How's your day going? Still out of a job, huh? That sucks. So, here's the thing, and feel free to share this with your congregation:
To 'come out' as a Christian in America today, whether you're a pro athlete, politician, schoolteacher, or dishwasher, isn't a brave thing. It doesn't take courage. You're not going to face hatred. You're not going to Continue Reading...

My generation has many labels: Millennial. Generation Y. The Internet Generation. ​ While not particularly creative or descriptive, these monikers at least fare better than my favorite (worst) sobriquet:
The Entitled Generation. ​
As if our parents all collectively woke up one day, sipped on their morning mugs of coffee, turned to us and said, "Be good at school today, learn as much as you can, and Continue Reading...

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Google’s unofficial motto, “Don’t Be Evil,” surely qualifies as one of the most risible of its kind. The admonition seems better suited for a fortune cookie than one of the world’s most ruthlessly aggressive companies. But there it is, a monument to corporate claptrap. Continue Reading…

Authoritarianism Explained?

What explains Donald Trump's appeal? That's not easily explained. But an authoritarian disposition that gravitates towards strongman leadership in reaction to social change and other fears can be predicted. How? Some simple questions can suss it out.